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Q1: Read the following sentences.
(a) I wish my friend brings idli in her tiffin tomorrow.
(b) I hope my friend and I win the race tomorrow.
(c) May my friend get well soon.
Which of the three sentences (a)-(c) is closest to a prayer? Explain to your teacher and classmates.

Answer

The sentence ‘May my friend get well soon’ is closest to prayer because it expresses a sincere and heartfelt wish for someone’s recovery and well-being.

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What would you pray for your friend? First speak about it and then write it down.

Answer

I would pray for my friend to always be healthy, happy, and successful in everything they do. I pray that they achieve all their dreams and goals.

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Read the poem silently. As you read, underline the parts of the poem that you agree with.

Answer

I agree with the lines:
May my friendships always be
The most important thing to me.
With special friends, I feel I’m blessed,
So let me give my very best.
I want to do much more than share
The hopes and plans of friends who care;
I’ll try all that a friend can do
To make their wishes come true.
Let me use my heart to see,
To realize what friends can be,
And make no judgments from afar,
But love my friends the way they are.

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Now, share the details of your underlined parts of the poem in groups and explain why you liked those lines.

Answer

I underlined the lines:

• May my friendships always be
The most important thing to me.
This line emphasizes the importance of valuing friendships above all, which resonates with me because I believe strong relationships are vital to happiness and support.
• With special friends, I feel I’m blessed,
So let me give my very best.
Feeling blessed by friends and wanting to give your best in return highlights the reciprocal nature of true friendship, which I find very meaningful.
• I want to do much more than share
The hopes and plans of friends who care;
I’ll try all that a friend can do
To make their wishes come true.
These lines express a deep commitment to supporting friends in all their endeavors, reflecting a selfless and proactive approach to friendship that I deeply value.
• Let me use my heart to see,
To realize what friends can be,
And make no judgments from afar,
But love my friends the way they are.
These lines focus on understanding and accepting friends without judgment, which is essential for maintaining genuine and supportive relationships.

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Which line was underlined by most people in your group? Share it with your teacher.

Answer

In our group, most people underlined the line:
Let me use my heart to see,
To realize what friends can be,
And make no judgments from afar,
But love my friends the way they are.
This line likely resonated the most because it emphasizes unconditional love and acceptance, which are fundamental aspects of true friendship.

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Complete the summary of the poem by circling the correct highlighted words.

The poet says a prayer for/speech on friendship and friends. She wants friendship should always be an important part of her complete life/school days. She says that her friendship makes her feel brave/special. She wishes to do the best she can, for her friends. She wants to clap for/listen to the wishes of her friends. As a good friend, she prays/imagines that she can make her friend’s wishes come true. She wants her heart/mind to understand what a true friend is. She prays that she loves her friends as they are/when they are happy. She tells us that a true/correct friend accepts their friend for all their qualities.

Answer

The poet says a prayer for friendship and friends. She wants that friendship should always be an important part of her complete life. She says that her friendship makes her feel special. She wishes to do the best she can, for her friends. She wants to listen to the wishes of her friends. As a good friend, she prays that she is able to make her friend’s wishes come true. She wants her heart to understand what a true friend is. She prays that she loves her friends as they are. She tells us that a true friend accepts their friend for all their qualities.